{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Harrison Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":23.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5415049,"projectId":10006873,"letterContent":"I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your generous support of our DonorsChoose project. Your kindness has made a meaningful impact in our classroom, providing my students with new books that will enrich their learning experience. These books align directly with our new reading curriculum, allowing students to engage more deeply with the material and strengthen their comprehension skills. Your contribution is helping to foster a love of reading and curiosity that will benefit them both inside and outside the classroom.\r\n\r\nIn addition to the books, your donations also supplied essential classroom materials, including dry erase markers and pencils, which are used daily to support instruction and student participation. These tools may seem simple, but they play a vital role in helping students stay organized, practice their skills, and actively engage in lessons. I am truly grateful for your generosity and commitment to education. Thank you for making a positive difference in the lives of my students.","fullyFundedDate":1768422544203,"projectUrl":"project/short-stories-to-big-learning/10006873/","projectTitle":"Short Stories to Big Learning!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoffman","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5415049_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1625778408769","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5415049"},{"teacherId":365528,"projectId":10142466,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support in providing new books for my students. These texts are more than just stories—they help us teach key skills like comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking. Students are learning to ask questions, make connections, and think more deeply about what they read.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, reading is active and engaging. Students read independently, collaborate in small groups, and participate in interactive read-alouds. The new books have sparked excitement—students are more eager to read, more confident sharing ideas, and more invested in their learning.\r\n\r\nSeveral students who once struggled to find interest in reading are now excited to pick up books that reflect their experiences, while others are pushing themselves with new genres and challenges. Your support has made a lasting difference in building both skills and a genuine love of reading.","fullyFundedDate":1773859767374,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-with-awesome-new-books/10142466/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers With Awesome New Books","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keilbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkeilbach"},{"teacherId":8082053,"projectId":9123598,"letterContent":"My students absolutely love the new resources! When they first saw them, they were so excited!! They ask to sit in the bean bags and use the pillows every time they do independent work. We use them for independent reading time, small group instruction, novel studies, carpet time and so much more!! We also use them as a reward system because that is how much they look forward to using them! I am looking for even more ways to motivate them by giving them a chance to move around the room more and use more resources like these. Thank you so much for your continued donations and support!","fullyFundedDate":1746786389448,"projectUrl":"project/chill-and-thrive-a-calming-corner-with/9123598/","projectTitle":"Chill and Thrive: A Calming Corner with Flexible Seating","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8082053_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1644977526785","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/victoria-simpson"},{"teacherId":5862919,"projectId":9930673,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation of lead pencils, colored pencils, and lap desks. Your kindness helps provide our students with the tools they need to learn, create, and succeed each day. With these supplies, students can write, draw, complete assignments, and participate more comfortably in classroom activities. The lap desks also give them flexible workspaces that support focus and engagement. Your support makes a meaningful difference in our classroom and helps create a positive learning environment for all students. I truly appreciate your generosity to our classroom!","fullyFundedDate":1766083441513,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-upgrades/9930673/","projectTitle":"Classroom Upgrades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Smyda","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp5862919_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1536775472724","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5862919"},{"teacherId":8468409,"projectId":9922461,"letterContent":"Thank you SO much for you generous donations to our classroom! Over the past couple of weeks, my students have fallen in love with their new writing tablets. They are easy to use and fun for the kids to have. \r\n\r\nDuring math, we constantly practice showing our work. Prior to these writing tablets, students would have to utilize scratch paper. We ended up going through stacks of paper daily just to show our work! These tablets have helped to eliminate the problem, and has made showing our work more engaging and fun for the kids. \r\n\r\nOverall, we have been so grateful to have them in our class! We can't thank you enough for you generosity!","fullyFundedDate":1764963223416,"projectUrl":"project/stock-our-classroom-for-student-success/9922461/","projectTitle":"Stock Our Classroom for Student Success!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Ray","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8468409"},{"teacherId":7765695,"projectId":9560617,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous support of our project! We are so excited to have new stools to sit on. We are able to move about the room and work together easily. The cushions can be used on stools and chairs, or on the floor, giving us flexible seating options.\r\n\r\nThe lamp lets us turns off the lights and work in a cozy environment. We are able to work in a calm environment that allows us to concentrate and learn new things.\r\n\r\nContinued support from generous donors help students to reach their potential.","fullyFundedDate":1764001051897,"projectUrl":"project/flexible-fun-focused/9560617/","projectTitle":"Flexible, Fun, Focused","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. McDermott","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp7765695_orig.png?crop=510,510,x0,y39&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1731026918404","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/7765695"},{"teacherId":365528,"projectId":9825368,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for supporting my project! Your generous donation will help me add new books to our classroom library for my students to enjoy. I work hard to make sure our library includes a wide range of books so every child can find something that interests them.\r\n\r\nIn our classroom, students are encouraged to choose their own books from the library. They keep their selections in personal book boxes and read them during our daily reading time. The excitement on their faces when new books arrive is truly wonderful to see. Having a large variety of books is especially important because my students read at different levels and have many unique interests.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping our classroom library grow. These new books will be loved and used by all of my students. Your support helps spark a love of reading, and I am so grateful for your kindness and generosity.","fullyFundedDate":1764865898412,"projectUrl":"project/engaging-readers-with-awesome-new-books/9825368/","projectTitle":"Engaging Readers with Awesome New Books!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Keilbach","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kkeilbach"},{"teacherId":8920741,"projectId":9912323,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my classroom library! My students have loved the new titles in our library. We have time for quiet reading almost daily and the students have enjoyed choosing new books that interest them. \r\nAt this point in the year, we are working on increasing stamina and independent reading fluency. Having books that interest my students and books that they want to pick up and read make such a difference in encouraging them to read independently! \r\nI love to see them excited when they find a new book they want to read! \r\nThank you again for your support of my classroom and growing readers!","fullyFundedDate":1764723779631,"projectUrl":"project/classroom-library-refresh/9912323/","projectTitle":"Classroom Library Refresh!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Caruso","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8920741_orig.jpg?crop=1169,1170,x0,y670&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1673619397467","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8920741"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":10021230,"letterContent":"On many mornings, my students rush into our classroom full of excitement, curiosity, and stories to share. For some, however, they arrive carrying something else—hunger. It can be difficult for young learners to focus on reading, math, and problem-solving when their stomachs are empty and their energy is low. Thanks to your generous donation to Caring for Our Students – Supplying a Successful, Healthy Future, those mornings now look very different.\r\n\r\nBecause of your kindness, students who need a boost can quietly grab a healthy snack that helps fuel their brains and bodies. We talk in class about how our brains are like muscles that need proper nutrition to grow stronger. Having these snacks available allows students to stay focused, participate more confidently, and remain engaged in their learning until lunchtime. Something as simple as a snack can turn a distracted or tired student into one who is ready to learn, collaborate, and succeed.\r\n\r\nYour support has also helped us create a healthier classroom environment. With tissues, paper towels, wipes, and disinfectant supplies, we are better able to keep germs from spreading. When students feel well, they miss fewer learning opportunities and feel more comfortable participating in classroom activities.\r\n\r\nMost importantly, your donation sends a powerful message to my students—that people they may never meet truly care about them and their success. That feeling of support helps build confidence, security, and motivation that extends far beyond our classroom walls.\r\n\r\nThank you for being such an important part of our classroom story and for investing in the health, happiness, and future of my students. Your generosity is making a lasting difference every single day.","fullyFundedDate":1768607161633,"projectUrl":"project/caring-for-our-students-supplying-a-su/10021230/","projectTitle":"Caring for our Students - Supplying a Successful, Healthy Future","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"},{"teacherId":2400977,"projectId":9913502,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous donation, our classroom board games have become a favorite part of recess time. Students use the games as a fun, structured option that encourages positive social interaction, problem-solving, and teamwork. The games give students a chance to connect with one another in a relaxed setting while still practicing important skills like taking turns, following rules, and communicating respectfully.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the board games, they were thrilled. There were lots of smiles, excited conversations, and immediate discussions about which games they hoped to try first. Many students were eager to learn new games, and others were proud to teach classmates games they already knew. The games quickly became something students look forward to during recess.\r\n\r\nAs a next step, students are continuing to build social and emotional skills through play. They are learning how to handle winning and losing gracefully, resolve minor conflicts, and include others. These experiences are carrying over into the classroom, helping students work more cooperatively during academic tasks. Your generosity has helped create a positive, inclusive recess environment, and we are incredibly thankful for the joy and growth these games have brought to our students.","fullyFundedDate":1767231020811,"projectUrl":"project/play-with-purpose-board-games-for-our-c/9913502/","projectTitle":"Play with Purpose: Board Games for Our Classroom","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2400977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542333820795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2400977"},{"teacherId":2400977,"projectId":9913614,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support, our new flexible floor seating has quickly become a meaningful part of our daily classroom routine. Students use the seating during reading groups and collaborative work time while sitting on the floor, and it has made a noticeable difference in their focus, comfort, and engagement. Having flexible options allows students to choose a space that helps them learn best, and it has encouraged thoughtful collaboration and respectful discussion during group activities.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new seating, their excitement was immediate. They were eager to try each option and couldn't wait to settle in with their reading groups. Many students shared how comfortable the seating felt and how much they enjoyed having a special spot to work together. That excitement has continued—students now transition to group work more smoothly and take pride in using the seating responsibly.\r\n\r\nBecause of this project, our students are better prepared to dive deeper into their current reading lessons. They are working on strengthening comprehension skills, discussing texts with peers, and supporting their ideas with evidence from what they read. The flexible seating has created a welcoming learning environment where students feel comfortable sharing their thinking and learning from one another. Your support truly helped bring our classroom to life, and we are so grateful for the positive impact it has had on our students every day.","fullyFundedDate":1767234575043,"projectUrl":"project/comfort-counts-flexible-seating-for-foc/9913614/","projectTitle":"Comfort Counts: Flexible Seating for Focused Minds","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Simpson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp2400977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1542333820795","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/2400977"},{"teacherId":205445,"projectId":9879274,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donation to our project: Sculpting Creativity Through STEM. With your support, my students are able to have fun, engaging STEM materials that provide them with much more comprehensive learning experiences.\r\n\r\nWe now have fun, science and art activities that allow students to complete grade-level projects involving problem-solving tasks. In addition, we have construction and art tasks that allow students to budget their time in ways that show them how to best use their time while teaching them grade-level time content.\r\n\r\nWe truly appreciate your support of our classroom, and of public education.","fullyFundedDate":1764165858640,"projectUrl":"project/sculpting-creativity-through-stem/9879274/","projectTitle":"Sculpting Creativity Through STEM","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pratt","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp205445_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1486471948397","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/prattk"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_91240","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":409,"numTeachers":26,"percentFrplEligible":32,"percentAsian":0,"percentBlack":0,"percentWhite":89,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":2,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.7:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":false,"titleOne":false,"metroType":"SUBURBAN","ncesMetroType":"SUBURB_LARGE"},"inStateSupporters":77.0,"schoolId":91240,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Harrison Park Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Harrison Park Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/pennsylvania/penn-trafford-school-district/harrison-park-elementary-school/91240"}